How to devein large-headed shrimps
Recently, the topic of seafood processing and cooking has been hot on social media. In particular, how to properly handle the shrimp threads of large head shrimp has become the focus of many novice kitchens. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the steps, techniques and common problems of delineating big head shrimp, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Why do you need to remove shrimp lines?
Shrimp thread is the digestive tract of big-headed shrimp, which contains incompletely digested food residues and sediment. Although it is harmless to the human body after consumption, it will affect the taste and appearance. The following are statistics on the reasons for removing shrimp threads that are hotly discussed by netizens:
| Reason | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Better taste | 68% |
| Beautiful dishes | 25% |
| psychological factors | 7% |
2. Comparison of three mainstream shrimp delineation methods
According to discussions among food bloggers and cooking forums, the three most popular methods currently are as follows:
| method | Tools | difficulty | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| toothpick method | toothpick | ★☆☆☆☆ | Daily family processing |
| Open back method | kitchen scissors | ★★☆☆☆ | Dishes that require the shrimp shape to remain intact |
| head removal method | hands | ★★★☆☆ | Used when making shrimps |
3. Detailed steps (taking the toothpick method as an example)
1.Preparation: Rinse the large shrimps with clean water and soak them in ice water for 5 minutes (can make the shrimp meat firmer)
2.Locating the shrimp line: The second carapace section on the back of the shrimp is the easiest place to take out the shrimp line.
3.insert toothpick: Use a toothpick to insert 1-2mm deep into the gap in the second section of the shrimp's back.
4.Pick out the shrimp thread: Gently lift up and pull out the complete shrimp line
5.Clean up residue: Rinse the picked area with running water and check whether it is completely removed.
4. Frequently Asked Questions (from Zhihu’s popular Q&A)
| question | solution |
|---|---|
| Broken shrimp thread residue | Use tweezers to hold the fracture and slowly pull it out along the direction of the shrimp body. |
| Shrimp shells are too hard and difficult to handle | First use scissors to cut the carapace at the first joint on the back. |
| Difficulty dethreading frozen shrimp | Works best when thawed to a semi-frozen state |
5. Handling Tips
1. The latest and most popular"Ice treatment method": Put live shrimp into the ice-water mixture for 10 minutes. The shrimp threads will naturally relax and become easier to remove.
2. Popular Douyin tips: UseElbow tweezersReplaces toothpicks and improves operating efficiency by 40%
3. Recommended by Xiaohongshu experts: use it immediately after going offlinelemon juiceApplying on the back of shrimp can remove the fishy smell and improve the freshness
6. Netizen practice data statistics
| Processing quantity | Average time taken | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 only | 2 minutes/only | 85% |
| 6-10 pieces | 1.5 minutes/only | 92% |
| More than 10 | 1 minute/only | 95% |
7. Suggestions on preservation and subsequent processing
1. After removing the thread, the big head shrimp should beCook nowOr refrigerate (no more than 2 hours)
2. Recently popular"Preseasoned freezing method": After removing the thread, marinate with sauce, vacuum package and freeze
3. Actual measurement by the master of Gourmet UP at Station B: After the correctly prepared big head shrimp is cookedShrinkage15-20% reduction
Mastering the correct method of deveining shrimp can not only improve the quality of dishes, but is also a basic skill in seafood processing. It is recommended that beginners start practicing with the toothpick method first, and then try other methods after becoming proficient. Recently, all major platforms have related video tutorials. Search for "big head shrimp processing" to find the latest teaching resources.
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